Showdown in Manila (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 2016, Showdown in Manila is an action film directed by Mark Dacascos, running about 86 minutes. “Pimps & Bandits. One Tropical Island. Trouble, Death, Mischief.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film unfolds in Manila, Philippines, and in the jungles of the island of Boracay on a tropical island in the privacy of living Russian middle-aged man (Alexander Newsky). But the quiet life interrupted by the murder of one of the locals. In order to protect the daughter of the slain Filipino bandits Russian guy have to remember the past, he tried to bury.
Who’s in it. Showdown in Manila stars Casper Van Dien as Charlie Benz, Mark Dacascos as Matthew Wells, Cynthia Rothrock as Haines and Don Wilson as Dillon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Showdown in Manila has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Showdown in Manila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Showdown in Manila tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Showdown in Manila (2016)?
- In US, Showdown in Manila is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Showdown in Manila worth watching?
- Showdown in Manila holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Showdown in Manila?
- Showdown in Manila stars Casper Van Dien, Mark Dacascos, Cynthia Rothrock, Don Wilson and Tia Carrere.
- When was Showdown in Manila released?
- Showdown in Manila was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.